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"We Practice So Much": Gautam Gambhir Jokes As England Get Blasted For Lack Of Training After 3-0 Series Sweep To India

The England cricket team suffered a 3-0 ODI series sweep at the hands of India. The Rohit Sharma-led side had already sealed the series in Cuttak and it registered a whitewash with a one-sided victory in the final game in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. While the England cricket team was under scrutiny during the tour for its poor performance, the final match was no expection. As the visiting batters struggled against Indian bowlers during the game, former India batting all-rounder Ravi Shastri, who is now a commentator, lashed out at the visiting team. He pointed out that the England players didn't have enough practice sessions.

'Until Terrorism Ends': India's Champions Trophy Hero's Mega "No Cricket In Pakistan" Message

Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has firmly backed India's decision to not travel to Pakistan, stating that cricket should never take precedence over the country's stance on national security. When asked whether he believes India should play in Pakistan, Dhawan was clear in his response. "No, I don't think so. Cricket shouldn't come before our country's stand. Until terrorism ends, there should be no cricket in Pakistan," Dhawan said, speaking exclusively to ANI.

"You Can't Play...": Gautam Gambhir Makes Rishabh Pant's Champions Trophy Playing XI Chances Crystal Clear

India's head coach Gautam Gambhir made it clear that KL Rahul is team's first-choice wicketkeeper going into the Champions Trophy and the flamboyant Rishabh Pant is not being considered as an option in the playing eleven in the immediate future. Among all the players that were chosen for the England ODIs, only Pant wasn't given a start by the head coach as all the others got at least one game if not three. Rahul, who initially batted at No. 6 in the first two games, didn't look comfortable and fared far better at the familiar No. 5 position with a useful 40 off 29 balls in India's one-sided 142-run victory in the third ODI here.

Piala Asia U-20: Garuda Muda Tak Gentar Hadapi Iran

Piala Asia U-20 2025 akan dimulai hari ini. Lawan pertama Timnas Indonesia U-20 adalah Iran.

ODI Tri-Series: Mohammad Rizwan And Salman Agha Smash Tons As Pakistan Defeat South Africa In Record Chase

Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha cracked centuries to guide Pakistan into the tri-series final with a thumping six-wicket win over South Africa in Karachi on Wednesday. Rizwan led Pakistan's highest successful chase in all one-day internationals of 353 in 49 overs with a magnificent 122 not out while Salman slammed 134 for his maiden century at the National Stadium. Pakistan will now face New Zealand at the same venue on Friday in the final of the event which is a key warm-up for the Champions Trophy which starts next week.

There Is Freedom In The Squad To Play The Way You Want: Rohit Sharma

Using India's aggressive approach in the ODI series against England as a case in point, skipper Rohit Sharma said players have the "freedom" to adopt their own methods and the management is not overly worried about occasional failures. India rounded off their preparations for the upcoming Champions Trophy with 3-0 rout of England, and in the final match they demolished the visitors by a massive 142-run margin. "There is a bit of freedom in the squad to go out there and play the way you want. The World Cup (2023) was a perfect example of that. We want to continue to do that. There will be times it will not fall in place but that's okay," said Rohit in the post-match presentation.

'Gutted That You Can Disrespect India': England Great Blasts Jos Buttler And Co. After 3-0 Thrashing For This Act

England endured a horrific India Tour that ended with a 142-run loss against India in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. With the huge loss, the Jos Buttler-led side were clean-sweeped 3-0 in the ODI series. Before that India won the T20I series as well. Former England star batter Kevin Pietersen blasted England's approach throughout the series. He accused the side of practically not practising at all during the course of the series.

Gautam Gambhir Breaks Silence On Jasprit Bumrah Missing Champions Trophy 2025: "Details, I Can't..."

Jasprit Bumrah was on Tuesday ruled out of the Champions Trophy 2025, a BCCI released confirmed. The BCCI said that the bowler was out due to a lower back injury that he sustained during the final India vs Australia Test in Sydney. According to a report by news agency PTI that came right before the official announcement, the Sports and Medical Science team of National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru had left it on the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee to decide on Jasprit Bumrah's selection for the Champions Trophy.

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"We Practice So Much": Gautam Gambhir Jokes As England Get Blasted For Lack Of Training After 3-0 Series Sweep To India

'Until Terrorism Ends': India's Champions Trophy Hero's Mega "No Cricket In Pakistan" Message

"You Can't Play...": Gautam Gambhir Makes Rishabh Pant's Champions Trophy Playing XI Chances Crystal Clear

Piala Asia U-20: Garuda Muda Tak Gentar Hadapi Iran

ODI Tri-Series: Mohammad Rizwan And Salman Agha Smash Tons As Pakistan Defeat South Africa In Record Chase

There Is Freedom In The Squad To Play The Way You Want: Rohit Sharma

'Gutted That You Can Disrespect India': England Great Blasts Jos Buttler And Co. After 3-0 Thrashing For This Act

Gautam Gambhir Breaks Silence On Jasprit Bumrah Missing Champions Trophy 2025: "Details, I Can't..."